Only certain phones have this ability. For instance, I know the Katana
can (though it cannot use EVDO/High Speed) but the Samsung A920 cannot
do this.

PRL 20225 is the latest for EVDO phones.
PRL 10036 is the latest for non-EVDO phones.

These are the ones that enable data roaming.

Mellow Mike
http://michaelyates.blogspot.com

Joe Gill wrote:
> 1) 10035? or do you need something even latest?
>
> 2) While I have been in areas that I have received text messages, I have
> yet to be in area that I can browse the web while roaming....
>
> (Vision plan)
>
> "Mellow Mike" <republicson@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1167336612.872473.235040@48g2000cwx.googlegro ups.com...
> > Many newer phones can now use data roaming. You want to have the vision
> > pack and an plan that does not charge for roaming. I would also make
> > sure that you have the latest PRL update. (Call Sprint and ask for one.
> > It's free.) This is great in areas where Sprint does not have EVDO
> > coverage and another network (like Alltel) does. As long as you have
> > those two packages, there are no extra charges. Enjoy!
> >
> >
> > Mellow Mike
> > http://michaelyates.blogspot.com
> >
> > Jeffrey C Honig wrote:
> >> Yesterday I started being able to use data while roaming on VZW (I do
> >> not get a Sprint signal at my house). This did not work a few days
> >> ago.
> >>
> >> Anyone know what's going on?
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> Jeff
> >